Providence Island, Caribbean island in San Andrés and Providencia archipelago, Colombia.
Located in the Caribbean Sea, Providencia Island spans 17 square kilometers with mountainous terrain reaching heights of 360 meters above sea level.
The Providence Island Company established an English Puritan colony in 1629, which later transformed into a trading port and participated in maritime activities.
The population of 5,000 residents speaks English and San Andrés-Providencia Creole, maintaining Caribbean traditions through music, dance, and local cuisine.
Visitors reach the island through El Embrujo Airport via connecting flights from San Andrés Island or by boat transportation across the Caribbean waters.
The Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Park contains coral reefs and mangroves within the UNESCO Seaflower Biosphere Reserve ecological protection zone.
Location: Insular Region
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Part of: Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Website: https://providencia-sanandres.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 13.34889,-81.37472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
Colombia presents geographic diversity that spans Caribbean coastlines, Andean highlands, Pacific forests, and eastern plains. The country encompasses colonial architecture in towns like Barichara and Mompox, where centuries-old stone buildings and churches reflect Spanish heritage. Natural formations include the Tatacoa Desert with its red sandstone canyons, the seasonal colors of Caño Cristales river, and the coastal dunes at Punta Gallinas marking South America's northernmost point. Coffee-growing regions such as Jardín preserve traditional Antioquian architecture, while islands like Providencia and Gorgona protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems in both Caribbean and Pacific waters. From the arid landscapes of La Guajira Desert inhabited by Wayuu communities to the neo-Gothic architecture of Las Lajas Sanctuary bridging a river canyon, these locations demonstrate the country's contrasts. Visitors can explore mountain trails, observe astronomical phenomena in clear desert skies, discover colonial goldsmithing traditions, and witness humpback whale migrations. Each destination contributes to understanding Colombia's environmental and cultural range, offering experiences that vary from remote wilderness areas to well-preserved historical settlements across different elevations and climates.
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